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National CineMedia(NASDAQ) NCMI

Market Cap$233.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2007)-97%
5 Year-89%
1 Year-41%
1 Month-39%
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$2.47
-0.80%
-0.02Today
After hours$2.47+$0.00 (+0.00%)
National CineMedia last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 2.482026-09-04
National CineMedia stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-4.62%USD 2.602026-08-28
1 month-39.36%USD 4.092026-08-05
3 month-30.14%USD 3.552026-06-05
Year to date-35.05%USD 3.822025-12-31
1 year-40.79%USD 4.192025-09-04
3 year-48.47%USD 4.812023-09-05
5 year-88.64%USD 21.832021-09-03
Since inception-97.14%USD 86.602007-02-08

National CineMedia Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$233.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$249.00M

Net Income (TTM)

-$7.60M

EPS (TTM)

-$0.08

P/E Ratio

-29.95

Dividend

$0.09

Beta (Volatility)

1.26 (Average)

Price

$2.47

Volume

335,976.943

Open

$2.45

Previous Close

$2.48

Daily Range

$2.44 - $2.49

52-Week Range

$2.16 - $5.03

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 29, 2026

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About National CineMedia

National CineMedia helps businesses show ads to people in movie theaters. It places commercials on big screens before the films start. This connects brands with audiences across a national network.

Ads on the Big Screen

  • National Advertising: On-screen commercials for large brands shown during pre-show programming; generated $44.9 million of revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Local Advertising: Targeted spots for businesses in specific theater locations; accounted for $9.5 million of revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Beverage Agreements: Ad segments for theater partners to satisfy drink supplier contracts; contributed $4.0 million of revenue in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Digital Products: Data and mobile tools used to track and reach moviegoers after their visit; includes the NCMx suite of products.

Strategic Moves and Mergers

  • Acquired Spotlight Cinema Networks on Nov. 14, 2025, to add high-scale luxury screens to its national platform.
  • Signed a five-year extension with AMC on April 17, 2025, for its Exhibitor Services Agreement (ESA) to secure long-term advertising rights.
  • Launched a transformation initiative on March 31, 2026, to automate functions and reduce the workforce by 10%.
  • Entered a $45 million senior secured revolving credit facility on Jan. 24, 2025, to lower interest expenses.

Why the Network Works

The company operates a proprietary digital content network that reaches 18,925 screens through satellite and broadband technology. It holds exclusive advertising rights through contracts that average 11.4 years as of July 2, 2026.

Revenue and Key Results

  • Total revenue rose 12.7% year over year to $58.4 million for the second quarter of 2026.
  • The company reported a net loss of $9.9 million for the second quarter of 2026.
  • Non-GAAP Adjusted OIBDA—which measures operating income before depreciation and amortization—reached $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 200.0% year over year.
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $16.6 million for the six months ended July 2, 2026.

A Shifting Media Strategy

National CineMedia has shifted from traditional cinema ads to a data-driven multimedia platform. This evolution helps it reach audiences across theater screens and digital devices.

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Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

248

CEO

Thomas F. Lesinski

Website

www.ncm.com

Headquarters

Centennial, CO 80111, US

NCMI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

54.02%

Operating Margin

-7.11%

Net Income Margin

-3.05%

Return on Equity

-2.11%

Return on Capital

-3.20%

Return on Assets

-1.70%

Earnings Yield

-3.34%

Dividend Yield

3.63%

Payout Ratio

-1.50%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$233.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

94.07M

Volume

335.98K

Avg. Volume

787.58K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$134.50M

Operating Income

-$17.70M

EBITDA

$30.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$25.40M

Capital Expenditure

-$3.80M

Free Cash Flow

$21.60M

Cash & ST Invst.

$43.10M

Total Debt

$21.90M

National CineMedia Performance Analysis

National CineMedia annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 249,200,000117.5%
20232023-12-31USD 165,200,000-33.7%
20242024-12-31USD 240,800,00045.8%
20252025-12-31USD 243,200,0001.0%
National CineMedia sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-2522.4%
Q42026-01-0147.0%
Q12026-04-02-63.5%
Q22026-07-0271.8%
National CineMedia annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -3.50-42.6%
20232023-12-31USD 14.52N/A
20242024-12-31USD -0.23N/A
20252025-12-31USD -0.11-51.6%
National CineMedia sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-25115.5%
Q42026-01-011723.5%
Q12026-04-02-200.0%
Q22026-07-0264.5%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$58.40M

+12.7%

Gross Profit

$54.70M

+551.2%

Gross Margin

93.66%

N/A

Market Cap

$233.29MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$940.70K

N/A

Employees

248

N/A

Net Income

-$9.90M

+7.5%

EBITDA

-$400.00K

+69.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$43.10M

+6.9%

Total Debt

$21.90M

+62.2%

Accounts Receivable

$62.00M

+8.6%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$20.40M

+78.9%

Short Term Debt

$1.50M

-28.6%

Return on Assets

-1.70%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-4.59%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$2.20M

+66.7%

Operating Cash Flow

-$1.50M

+69.4%

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Questions About NCMI

What is the current price of National CineMedia?

National CineMedia is trading at $2.48 per share.

What is the 52-week range for National CineMedia?

Over the past 52 weeks, National CineMedia has traded between $2.16 and $5.03.

How much debt does National CineMedia have?

As of the most recent reporting period, National CineMedia reported total debt of $21.90M.

How much cash does National CineMedia have on hand?

National CineMedia reported $46.10M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is National CineMedia’s dividend yield?

National CineMedia currently has a dividend yield of 3.63%.

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